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Yin Yang Yo!

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Bunnies use mystical martial arts to battle evil.

Themes in this show include:   family relationships

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    The show is intended to entertain rather than educate.
  • Role models:

    A brother and sister engage in sibling rivalry punctuated by name-calling and generally irritating behavior, but in order to defeat their enemies, they learn to work together and respect each other's unique skills. On the downside, the main adult character is an iffy role model who's lazy and easily annoyed. And one character uses "lady" and "girl" as insults to inspire his martial arts students.

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Ultimately the show promotes the idea of succeeding through teamwork and cooperation, but the siblings argue frequently, and there's some potty humor -- as well as plenty of martial arts combat.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Cartoon martial arts fight scenes include weapons like nunchucks, sticks, and a blunt sword. Lots of tumbling, zapping, and falling from great heights, but none of it results in lasting injury.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Characters tease each other with names like "dumb" or "stupid," and talk about "kicking butt."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Yin Yang Yo! was written by Emily Ashby

Parents need to know that because this cartoon revolves around a combination of martial arts and magic, it includes flashy scenes with weapons, cartoon tumbles, and objects being incinerated. Potty humor like flying underwear and a character sitting on a toilet pop up sporadically. The sibling heroes are argumentative and enjoy picking on each other, though they learn that it's only through cooperation and respect for each other's abilities that they will succeed.

Families Can Talk About

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  • Families can talk about sibling rivalry. What kinds of things do Yin and Yang argue about? What are some of the issues kids have with their own siblings? What can parents do to help when kids argue?
  • What do students learn from participating in martial arts? How can being involved in martial arts (or other sports) benefit you?
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What’s the Story?

YIN YANG YO! follows the comedic adventures of a brother-and-sister team of rabbits as they master the mystical art of Woo Foo, a fictional martial arts that pairs Magic and Might. Under the guidance of their teacher, the irritable and lazy Master Yo (voiced by Martin Roach), Yin (Stephanie Morgenstern) and Yang (Scott McCord) must work together to fight evil. The siblings are often at odds with each other, but they take their training seriously. Yin focuses on Magic, transforming matter with a "transfoomation" spell and ignite objects using "Yincineration." Yang focuses on Might, employing various weapons in his battles. Master Yo is a powerful, yet discontented Woo Foo fighter who hopes that Yin and Yang can finish his work of saving the world from evil forces, including Carl the Evil Cockroach Wizard (Jamie Watson) and the Night Master (David Hemblen).

Is It Any Good?

Yin Yang Yo! mixes flashy, lightning-fast animation with hyperactive heroes and quirky villains. The combination is sure to be enjoyed by tween viewers who will love its quick-witted comedy. But the frequent animated violence and sometimes-iffy behavior (from both the heroes and their mentors) may give some parents pause.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    My favorite show!!!! It´s the only cartoon I watch, because it´s exceptional. There´s always something weird and random, like the Woo Foo undies of unlimited destiny, and that is what makes it so awesome!! And everyone´s favorite villain, Carl the evil cockroach wizard is adorably lovesick and would even give up evil, if he´d get some love, and that is just crazy cute!!!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Gonna watch it even when I turn 18

    My favorite show!!! The characters are funny and there´s always something random and weird, which makes it awesome! And everyone´s favorite villain, Carl the evil cockroach wizard is adorably lovesick and would even give up evil, if he´d get some love, and that is crazy cute! X3

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    It's my favorite show!! It has good story lines which makes it interesting And the woofoo scrolls teach life's lessons its very impressive actually.... + its funny and entertaining!!!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative message
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    I like it

    They're funny!!

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

    love it!

    i watch this show as many times a day that i can!love it so much i have a fan club for it!

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